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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,827.80, 68,741.70 and 22,499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,827.80, 68,741.70 and 22,499.80 is: 33,749.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,827.80 : 68,741.70 = 22,499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,827.80/68,741.70 = 22,499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,827.80x = 68,741.70 × 22,499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,827.80x = 1,546,674,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,674,501.66/45,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,749.70

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